Borzoi: $1500-$3000
The borzoi is a beautiful, slender breed of dog originally bred for the Russian aristocracy. Its name means “swift” in Russian, and it certainly is fitting! They can run up to 40 miles per hour, so they are more than just their beauty.
A pure-bred Borzoi puppy can sell for up to $3,000, so even if you’re not a member of the Russian elite, you might need that sort of level of wealth to go for this furry friend!
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog: $1,500
What a stunning prime specimen. This beauty came about in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s, as a crossbreed between German Shepherds and Carpathian wolves. Wolves! They are a truly breathtaking combination, with the brains of the Shepherd and the brawn of wolves.
Czechoslovakia’s national dog, the Wolfdog is incredibly rare and even more incredibly expensive—fetching up to a whopping $50,000. Still, you can get a puppy for and avarage price of $1500.
Dalmatian: $1,600
Considering this dog breed is also a literary sensation and movie star, it’s no surprise that a Dalmatian puppy can fetch up to around $3,000.
It became mega-popular in the 1960s thanks to the success of the Disney movie, and remains a favorite of dog lovers around the world, thanks to its beauty, loyalty, and intelligence. That’s why people are willing to pay such a hefty price for these dogs!
Azawakh: $2,500-$8,500
This dog is named after a region in sub-Saharan Africa, where they are incredibly popular as a companion dog and excellent lookout. They are super skinny and very active, but what’s great about them is they barely need any grooming.
Incredibly loyal and affectionate, you’ve got a friend for life in an Azawakh—as long as you can afford the roughly $2,500 to $8,500 price tag for them.
Dogue de Bordeaux: $2,500
It’s easy to see how people can end up paying through the nose for their own Dogue de Bordeaux. Not only are they incredibly cute and unique looking, but they are so massive—often weighing over 100 pounds when fully grown!
They do have a short life expectancy, around five to eight years, but their relatively brief presence in your life will be full of love and affection. No wonder they can fetch up to a whopping $3,500 and more.
Giant Schnauzer: $3,000
Funnily enough, the giant schnauzer actually isn’t as popular as the mini version, but it still remains a lot more expensive—probably because you simply get more dog for your dollar.
A fully grown giant schnauzer can reach over two feet tall and 90 pounds in weight! Not only that, but they are super easy to train and fit in great with an active lifestyle. No wonder they can fetch up to $3,000 for a puppy.
Samoyed: $3,000
This gorgeous dog originally hails from Siberia, so they adapted for freezing cold weather with their thick white coats and their huge grins—which help stop their drool from freezing over in icy temperatures!
As you can see, they are a truly beautiful breed, and though they need a lot of exercise and open space, they’re super easy to love. And that’s why they can fetch a price tag of up to $6,000.
English Bulldog: $3,250
One of the most instantly recognizable and super popular breeds, the English Bulldog is a super expensive choice for more reasons than one. Though the average price is around $3,250, they can actually fetch as much as $4,000!
But it’s not only that—because pedigree English Bulldogs are also known for often having a lot of health problems, which means a lot of expensive visits to the vet.
Treeing Walker Coonhound: $3,300
What a bizarre name for a dog breed! And even more bizarre considering that they don’t have anything to do with trees at all, and also don’t tend to walk—they are in fact super fast running dogs.
They are friendly and outgoing, and pretty low maintenance as pedigrees go. And so they can get super expensive—even fetching up to as much as $6,000, though the average price is closer to around $3,300.
Miniature Pinscher: $3,500
The Miniature Pinscher is famous for its incredibly tiny stature—weighing less than 10 pounds and measuring a weeny 10-12 inches tall. Adorable! But despite its teeny size, it fetches a pretty hefty price tag—these tiny pooches can fetch anywhere from $1,000 to $6,000, but the average price is around $3,500.
They are super popular thanks to their watchful nature and boundless energy, which makes them great lookout dogs.
Weimaraner: $3,750
One of the cleverest dog breeds out there, it’s no surprise that the Weimeraner can fetch as much as up to $3,750 for keen canine fans. They are super energetic, meaning that they are best suited for people with really energetic lifestyles.
Even if you can afford the large price tag, you also need to make sure you can afford the expensive shopping too—as they are known for being insatiably hungry, and you’ll need to spend vast amounts of money on food!
Saint Bernard: $1,500
Forever immortalized in the classic Beethoven movie series, the Saint Bernard is known and beloved throughout the world as a true gentle giant.
Originally bred as a rescue dog along the Great St. Bernard Pass, a snowy range between Italy and Switzerland, it’s now better known as a super sweet and chilled family dog, happy to spend its days snuggling on the couch. This giant cuddle monster usually goes for about $1,500 per pup.
Chinese Crested: $3,750
Ok, let’s be honest here. This is a pretty weird-looking dog. But as we all know, weird can be wonderful, and that’s probably why this hairless wonder the Chinese Crested can be worth as much as around $3,750 for a pedigree pup.
Some Chinese Crested does actually have hair, but the bald ones are more expensive. In some ways, it makes them lower maintenance—no grooming or shedding—but on the other, their delicate skin needs a lot of protection and looking after.
Portuguese Water Dog: $3,800
Perhaps unsurprisingly, this beautiful dog originated in Portugal, originally bred as a coastal dog to help fishermen help chase their catches into their nets.
These days, they’re popular as a high-energy, loving companion, though they do need a lot of maintenance and exercise. They are so lovable, which is why they can fetch a pretty penny—a pedigree puppy is worth up to around $3,800. Woah!
Saluki: $4,000
The Saluki is one of the most legendary and ancient dogs alive today, tracing back as far as 7,000 BC! It was the favorite dog of the pharaohs of ancient Egypt, and even today remains mega-popular and beloved across the world.
These days, they still fetch a price tag worthy of Rameses royalty, often worth up to around $4,000. Certainly, a dog fit for a king!
Tibetan Mastiff: $3,000-$10,000
Wow! Talk about a prime pedigree price. The Tibetan Mastiff can be so expensive, that they are truly regarded as a breeding treasure. This is a dog that needs insuring and protecting because thieves will steal a breed as valuable as this.
This handsome hound can fetch as much as $20,000, though more commonly it’s around $3,000-$10,000—thanks to their enormous size and the air of mystique and spirituality around them.
Newfoundland Dog: $500-$2500+
Meet Newfoundland’s most pricey pooches. These gentle giants are as costly as they are fluffy, often costing between $1,500 and $3,500. That’s a lot of kibble!
But with their sweet nature and impressive swimming skills, it’s easy to see why they’re worth every penny. Plus, they make fantastic family pets and have a knack for rescuing folks from water. Just be prepared to invest in a bigger couch, because these lovable furballs think they’re lap dogs. Adopting a Newfie? Your wallet and your heart better be ready!
Perro de Presa Canario: $4,150
This gorgeous breed of pooch originates in Spain—often also known by the name Canary Mastiff. Isn’t it beautiful!? As well as its handsome face and coat, they are pretty impressive size-wise—often growing to over a hefty 100 pounds!
Thanks to their imposing bulk and clear strength, they often boast good health and work great as a guard dog. That’s why it can fetch up to as much as $7,000, though the average price is usually around $4,150.
French Bulldog: $4,200
The French Bulldog used to be a lot less popular than its English counterpart, but recently it’s experienced a real surge in popularity and has now actually overtaken it!
Fun and playful, they’re great for city living, which is perhaps why it’s become more common to own one and why the prices have reached such heights—because nowadays, you can expect to pay up to as much as $8,000, though the average is more around $4,200. Still tres expensive!
Dogo Argentino: $4,800
Tough and fierce, the lean and mean Dogo Argentino is certainly not a dog to be sneezed at. One look at its muscular body and imposing stature will tell you it’s a dog that truly means business—often used as hunters or heavies in their native Argentina.
These guys are so tough they’ve been known to fight boars and mountain lions—and win! So they are certainly worth their $4,800 price tag. Just take our money and don’t hurt us!
Afghan Hound: $1,000-$5,000
Is it any surprise to anyone that the Afghan Hound would fetch such a hefty price tag? We rarely see a dog as handsome and beauteous as this. Look at that gleaming coat and luscious locks!
Their fur is actually pretty short when they are younger, but as they get older they need a bit more grooming. These handsome pooches are your friend for life, which is why they can fetch up to a whopping $5,000.
Pharaoh Hound: $5,100
Another breed of dog fit for a kind going back to ancient times, this dog originated in ancient Egypt and is one of the oldest domesticated breeds that exist today. It’s an incredibly beautiful and dedicated dog, often used as a guarding or hunting dog. They can be pretty hard to train, but once you manage it they can become an invaluable companion.
And that’s why it’s no wonder that this beautiful dog can be worth up to around $5,100. Amazing!
German Shepherd: $5,100
Undoubtedly, one of the most popular dog breeds in the world today, it’s no surprise that many people truly pay through the nose for a pedigree German Shepherd puppy. They can be worth up to around $5,100—which though it sounds like a lot, is really worth it when you consider what a fantastic asset they are to any family.
Not only are they friendly, intelligent, and easy to train—but they are truly beautiful!
Collie: $5,400
Everyone knows and loves this uber recognizable breed, made iconic thanks to the beloved Lassie TV series. And even today, it’s one of the most popular and cherished pedigree breeds out there. Collies can actually go for as much as $10,000! But that’s on the much higher end—they usually fetch around $5,400 on average.
They are great family dogs, particularly good with children, as well as being used historically as herding dogs.
Anatolian Shepherd: $1,200
Wowsa! If you are looking for a history lesson as well as a devoted puppy pal, look no further than the Anatolian Shepherd. This is such an old pedigree that it even appears in the bible!
Dating back as far as 1800 BC in what is now present-day Turkey, the Anatolian Shepherd is incredibly loyal, strong, and—at a whopping 150 pounds—quite a hefty pooch. And the price tag is similarly hefty, at around $1,200 per pup.
Yorkie: $5,400
Is there anything more adorable than this long-haired love? This United Kingdom native is beloved around the world, and surprisingly their long hair is better for people with allergies! That’s because it’s more like human hair than other dogs.
Weighing a dinky seven pounds or so, the Yorkie is a sturdy little thing, often living up to 15 years, with little or no health problems—which is partly what makes them so expensive, often worth around $5,400.
Canadian Eskimo: $5,750-$9,000
Look at this beauty! Not only is the Canadian Eskimo a true wonder to behold, but it’s also incredibly rare. Originally hailing from the coldest areas of North America, their numbers dwindled after the introduction of snowmobiles decreased the demand from breeders.
Critically endangered, there are now only about 300 left in the world, which is why they’re so expensive—fetching up to around $11,000.
Rottweiler: $6,300
Well known as a super tough and sometimes pretty scary police dog, the Rottweiler feels like a common breed for many people to own, so you might not realize just how expensive they can really get. Because the top pedigrees can reach as high as $10,000!
The average price is around $6,300, which is still pretty expensive. Herding and search-and-rescue work are the main skills of this handsome hound.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: $7,300
There’s something so regal and classy about the cavalier King Charles spaniel, so it’s no surprise to hear that it’s one of the most expensive dogs in the world. In fact, it’s the most expensive hand-held breed in existence! It can fetch a whopping $12,000, although the average price is more like $7,300.
It’s so beautiful and gentle and adapts well to a variety of lifestyles—as long as you treat them like the royalty they truly are.
American Bully: $10,000
This one is a bit of a controversial choice, as it’s not actually accepted by the American Kennel Club as a recognized breed—but still remains a pretty popular choice for many.
This is the American Bully, which is a distant relative of the American pit bull terrier, and just as strong, sturdy, and confident. They can sell for up to around $10,000 and are only becoming more and more popular.
Akita: $6,500
When you see just how beautiful and breathtaking this dog is, it will come as no surprise to learn that it can fetch a pretty penny when on sale. A strong, tough and loyal companion, an Akita will be your friend for life, but certainly not a hound you want as your enemy.
This forceful and at times aggressive dog needs a firm hand, but its beauty and fiery passion make it well worth the $6,500 price tag.
Irish Wolfhound: $3,000
What a magnificent pup! Don’t underestimate the Irish Wolfhound, a centuries-old dog that was renowned for fierce and relentless fighting in battles—particularly dragging soldiers off their horses and chariots!
These days, they’re more likely to be found as a chilled-out family companion, though still pretty imposing in stature—growing up to 35 inches tall and 180 pounds in weight. So it’s no surprise that they can cost as much as $3,000.
